| malice aforethought | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the predetermination to do an unlawful act, esp to kill or seriously injure |
| 2. | murder See also manslaughter the intent with which an unlawful killing is effected, which must be proved for the crime to constitute murder |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |